I've basically been sitting on this news for about a month, since before the Wings Over Houston air show, and will be running an adapted and expanded version of the Dryden article on Monday, but I'm not sure the source of the confusion here.

NASA: "...the modified Boeing 747 jetliner [flew] from Dryden to Ellington Airport in southeast Houston Oct. 24, where the big Boeing jet will be retired and eventually placed on public display."

The article's later reference to future use ("a decision on its future use or retirement is still pending") doesn't negate its ultimate retirement and eventual display in Houston as first stated. It just changes the time frame (which is unknown as it is).

I have heard some interesting tidbits about what Houston might do with NASA 905, but those are a tad too preliminary to share.

I've basically been sitting on this news for about a month, since before the Wings Over Houston air show, and will be running an adapted and expanded version of the Dryden article on Monday, but I'm not sure the source of the confusion here.

NASA: "...the modified Boeing 747 jetliner [flew] from Dryden to Ellington Airport in southeast Houston Oct. 24, where the big Boeing jet will be retired and eventually placed on public display."

The article's later reference to future use ("a decision on its future use or retirement is still pending") doesn't negate its ultimate retirement and eventual display in Houston as first stated. It just changes the time frame (which is unknown as it is).

I have heard some interesting tidbits about what Houston might do with NASA 905, but those are a tad too preliminary to share.

Wonder if there are any private companies that might need a lift for new UAV prototypes like Phantom Ray.

Published on Feb 22, 2013Join Jeff Rudolph as he recounts Endeavour's epic journey to its new home at the California Science Center and shares the institution's ambitious plans to create the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, projected to open in 2017.

From Endeavour's memorable ferry flight from Kennedy Space Center to LAX, to its historic 12-mile voyage through the streets of Inglewood and Los Angeles, this national treasure's homecoming received global attention and inspired millions of people across the United States and beyond. Endeavour has attracted record-breaking attendance since going on public display on October 30. Attention is now on the creation of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, the largest component of Phase III of the California Science Center's 25-year Master Plan and the shuttle's permanent home. With immersive experiences that transport guests beyond Earth's limits, hands-on exhibits that encourage active learning, and a unique collection of aircraft and spacecraft, the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will be a launch pad for creativity and innovation

David Knight will cover the journey of Endeavour from the start in Florida to her new home in downtown LA, along with special detail about the move. He will describe the extraordinary effort and access required to pull it off, and how the filming of the process became a major activity in itself. This spectacular series of events was experienced by millions of people throughout California, and in particular, during her track across the cityscape. Working closely with Jeff Rudolph who spearheaded the enormous project, Knight and company were able to chronicle the most complex and witnessed movement of an object through an urban area, in history.

Space shuttle Endeavour's final journey to become a museum display last year is now the focus of a new photography exhibit at its Los Angeles home.

The California Science Center opens "Mission 26: The Big Endeavour" on Monday (March 11), an exhibition adding a new experience for guests visiting the retired NASA space shuttle. The more than 80 images in the gallery serve to highlight the scenes that were witnessed by spectators as Endeavour was flown over the Golden State and during its 12-mile, 68-hour journey through city streets.

The new exhibit, which is sponsored by the Los Angeles Times, includes many of the images that the newspaper's photographers took during the unprecedented delivery. A time lapse video, together with contributions from students in the area, complete the gallery, which invites guests to recall what it was like to be part of the historic event.

NASA Dryden Pilots, Photographers and Videographer from Space Shuttle Endeavour Flyover to Share their Experience with Science Camp Students at the California Science CenterPR Newswire

Aug. 7

What: As the California Science Center prepares to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Space Shuttle Endeavour's historic flyover and transport from LAX to Exposition Park, NASA Dryden pilots who flew the 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) and F-18 chase aircraft, along with the photographers and videographer will share their stories and images with students from Hands-On Science Camp.

When: Friday, August 9, 2013 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM

The NASA Dryden team will also be available to sign autographs for the general public near the Mission 26: The Big Endeavour Photo Exhibit on Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 11 AM – 4:30 PM.